Senior Compliance Specialist, Carrier Auditor, Road

DSV - Global transport and logistics

In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at

Location:

Itasca, IL

Division:
Road US
Job Posting

Title:

Senior Compliance Specialist, Carrier Auditor
Time Type:
Full Time

The Senior Compliance Specialist, Carrier Auditor role conducts comprehensive in-person audits and compliance assessments of third-party motor carriers to determine eligibility for High Risk / High Value freight within DSV Road. The role evaluates operational practices, safety and security procedures, equipment condition, driver qualifications, and telematics capabilities to ensure compliance with DSV policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. Using independent judgment, the auditor assesses carrier risk and makes approval, conditional approval, or disqualification recommendations while partnering with Carrier Services, Group Security, Safety & Compliance, and Operations to address corrective actions.

This position is critical to protecting DSV cargo, customers, and brand reputation by reducing fraud, theft exposure, and operational failures, and requires frequent domestic travel, with approximately 50% or more of time spent conducting on-site audits and representing DSV professionally with carrier leadership and drivers. This role also acts as backup to our Compliance.

• Plan, schedule, and conduct mandatory on-site carrier audits for new and existing third-party motor carriers.
• Evaluate carrier eligibility for High Risk / High Value freight based on DSV operational, security, and compliance standards.
• Perform driver interviews, ride-along observations, and dispatch procedure reviews.
• Inspect tractors, trailers, and yard operations for safety, maintenance, and cargo security compliance.
• Assess facility security controls including yard access, parking procedures, surveillance practices, and key management.
• Validate required telematics functionality including GPS tracking, geofencing, immobilization, distress/panic alerts, and monitoring capability.
• Verify driver qualifications, licensing, insurance coverage, and equipment documentation.
• Confirm adherence to DSV Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including seal management, load securement, and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Analyze audit observations and supporting documentation, interpret DSV policies and standards, and apply professional judgment to determine carrier compliance status beyond checklist criteria.
• Determine whether carriers meet DSV operational and security risk tolerances and provide approval, conditional approval, or disqualification recommendations that directly impact whether DSV may utilize the carrier for freight movements.

• Identify operational, safety, and security risks including fraud indicators, subcontracting practices, and potential double brokering.
• Validate compliance with zero-tolerance standards and escalate discrepancies immediately.
• Document audit findings, supporting evidence, photographs, and interview notes in accordance with documentation retention standards.
• Evaluate the severity of compliance failures, determine appropriate corrective action requirements, and establish remediation expectations necessary for continued carrier eligibility.
• Monitor carriers for remediation compliance and participate in annual and periodic carrier recertifications.

• Evaluate carrier knowledge of emergency response protocols including cargo deviations, theft response, and law-enforcement engagement.
• Verify secure stop procedures, route adherence, and seal verification processes.
• Support investigations following cargo theft, loss, or security incidents by providing audit records and operational assessments.
• Partner with Group Security and Operations during active incidents when requested.

• Identify and document critical failures such as:
  • Double brokering
  • Unsecured equipment
  • Disabled or tampered telematics
  • Improper seal procedures
  • Failure to follow emergency protocols
• Exercise independent judgment in identifying material risk conditions and recommend carrier suspension, restriction, or removal from the approved carrier network.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to Carrier Services, Security, and leadership.

• Collaborate with Carrier Services and Operations to communicate audit outcomes and operational…